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Welcome to the
MURPHYSBORO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
See You on the Trail! November 16, 2014
Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost Ordinary Time - Green Consecration Sunday
1500 Pine Street, Murphysboro IL 62966
Phone: (618) 687-2317 Fax: (618) 687-2604
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pastor Gilbert’s cell phone: (618) 201-2658
Email: murphysboroumc@frontier.com
Website: http://www.murphysboroumc.com
“The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world.”
New to Murphysboro UMC? We want to help you get connected!
Welcome Center: Come visit the Welcome Center following the service today. The Welcome Center is located just outside the north sanctuary doors. We have a “sweet” gift for you and we would love to meet you!
Newcomers Reception: Approximately once per quarter we will host a Newcomers Reception, at which Pastor Larry will be present to meet and share information with the newcomers. At that same event, we will offer a church tour and brief orientation to the ministries of our church.
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
Call to Worship L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also with you.
Congregational Chorus: “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” Hymnal #349
The Greeting
Sharing of Parish Opportunities and Attendance Ritual
Noisy Mission Offering: During worship leader announcements, the red buckets in the pews are to be passed. The noisy mission offering in
November will go to Murphysboro Key Club.
Please fill out the prayer request cards, if needed, located in the pew Bibles, and hand them to the ushers after the Time of Christian
Fellowship and Greeting.
Prelude: “Come, Thou Almighty King” arr. by Healey Willan
Please begin a quiet time of centering for worship when music begins.
Light of Christ Enters
++Hymn of Praise: “How Great Thou Art” (vs 1, 2, & 4) Hymnal #77
Invocation Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness. Come, my Life, and revive me from death. Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds. Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins, kindling my heart with the flame of thy love. Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign there. For
thou alone art my King and my Lord. Amen.
++Time of Christian Fellowship and Greeting If due to health concerns you are unable to stand and share in this time
of greeting, please know that our hearts are yours in Christ Jesus.
Collection of Prayer Cards by Ushers
Chancel Choir: “Amazing Grace” spiritual arranged by Fred Bock
Recognition of Veterans
Children’s Moments
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” arr. by James Boeringer
++Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Hymnal #95
Hymn: “I Surrender All” (vs 1, 2 & 3) Hymnal #354
Offering of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer of Intercession and Blessing
The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal #895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine
is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Children’s Church Procession to Room 205
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-5 and Luke 24:28-32 L: The Word of God for the people of God.
P: Thanks be to God!
Sermon: “You Are Cordially Invited” Pastor Larry A. Gilbert
ATTENTION PARENTS:
Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service. If you prefer, a nursery for children
(suggested ages infant through three years old) is available during both the worship and
Sunday School hours. THE NURSERY is located in Room 201, just
outside the north sanctuary doors. Children who desire, ages 3 through grade 3 (suggested), will be dismissed for CHILDREN’S
CHURCH in Room 205, following the Pastoral Prayer. Also see our “Helping Children Experience Worship” cards in front
of the pew Bibles.
Commitment Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord” Hymnal #593
Taking the Light of Christ into the World
Benediction
++Postlude: “The Voice of God is Calling” arr. by Lani Smith
++Congregation is invited to stand as you are able
11:15 a.m. Praise Service
Opening Singing
Greeting Each Other
Welcome and Announcements
Giving Our Offerings
Songs of Worship
Recognition of Veterans
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:1-5 and Luke 24:28-32
Sermon: “You Are Cordially Invited” Pastor Larry A. Gilbert
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Closing Song
Sending Forth
TODAY’S WORSHIP TRADITIONAL SERVICE PRAISE SERVICE
Greeters Ken and Vern Cline Rosie Wece and Emily Hargraves
Liturgist Stephanie Finke
Organist/Pianist Judy Little/Micah Mayes
Worship Leader Rosie Wece gwece@wecefarms.com
Angie Baughman angie_baughman@hotmail.com
Choir/Music Leader Ricardo King Lacey Brown
Prayer Request Reader Mary Jane Williams Angie Baughman
Acolytes Ethan Finke and Megan McNitt
Welcome Hostesses Kay Bozarth and Kathy Bratton Laurie Nehring
Ushers
Todd Doody, Kyle Hargraves, London Watson, Jennifer Watson, Lowell Heller and John Erbes
Jay Graff, Olivia Graff, and Nicci Steele
Nursery Attendant Tania Cruz Bridget Lewis
The Memory Book is open to the page honoring: William B. Turner
The white roses on the altar today are in memory of: Mary Mileur, mother of Sandy Herring, who passed away on
November 7th; and Lori Chapman, daughter-in-law of Paul and Debbie Chapman, who passed away on November 10th.
Stewardship and Attendance for November 9, 2014 Offering (Combined): $4,775.00
Traditional Service: 179; Praise Service: 61; Sunday School: 109
Prayer List
Paula Chapa JoAnn Schirmer Ellen McNitt, as she prepares for surgery on November 18. The family and friends of Mary Mileur, who passed away on
November 7. Mary was the mother of Sandy Herring. The family and friends of Lori Chapman, who passed away on
November 10. Lori was the daughter-in-law of Paul and Debbie Chapman.
~ If you would like to place or remove someone on the prayer list, please call the church office at 687-2317 or send an email to murphysboroumc@frontier.com ~ Names will be published in the bulletin for 4 weeks. Please contact the office if you want a name to run longer. ~ Copies of the long-term and ongoing prayer list are on the bulletin table for those who wish a copy for their prayer time at home.
Prayer Emphasis for November is Murphysboro Key Club Please include this in your daily prayers.
YOUTH GROUP CALENDAR
Nov. 23 No regular meetings: All-church Thanksgiving Dinner
Upcoming events for all youth groups:
Dec. 13 A Night in Bethlehem. MUMC vans depart parking lot at 4:30 p.m. Full details to appear in future bulletins! Dec. 14 No regular meetings Dec. 28 *Youth Group Meetings at 5:00 pm
*CYF: Children’s Youth Fellowship (3rd - 5th grade) *JYF: Junior Youth Fellowship (6th - 8th grade)
*SYF: Senior High Youth Fellowship (9th - 12th grade)
*Youth meetings are the 2nd and 4th Sundays every month
You may note that today’s Registration and Attendance Sheet contains opportunities for you to record your birth and anniversary dates. This collection of information enables us to share your special dates with other church members via the Compass, our church newsletter. So don’t be bashful — record your special dates on the Attendance Register, and we’ll get them on the newsletter calendars!!!
CHURCH CALENDAR
Monday, November 17, 2014 Meals on Wheels: Kathy Blackwell and Betty King Nancy Fager and Sharon Jones 7:00 pm AA Big Book in Rm 104N Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Meals on Wheels: Ralph and Joan Bastien Loyd and Ruth Ebersohl 6:00 pm Cub Scouts in Rms 104S through 109 6:30 pm Praise Team in Sanctuary Wednesday, November 19 2014 Meals on Wheels: Candy and Dave Watt Sharon Graff and Lela Sternberg 9:00 am Staff Meeting in Rm 104S 5:45 pm Choir Practice in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Boy Scouts in Rm 104N 7:00 pm Service and Missions in Rm 202 7:00 pm AA Meeting in Rm 107 7:00 pm AA/AL Meeting in Rm 109 Thursday, November 20, 2014 Meals on Wheels: Pete and Caroline Pederson Lynn Pierson and Thelma Pierson 6:00 pm Disciple II in Rm 204 Friday, November 21, 2014 Meals on Wheels: Jack Cochran and Jack Herring Rick Pierson and Bill Pierson 6:00 pm Daisys in Rm 108 6:00 pm Brownies in Rm 107 Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:00 am Handbell Choir Practice in Sanctuary 10:00 am AA Meeting in Rm 107 Sunday, November 23, 2014 3:00 pm New Member Orientation in Rm 202 5:00 pm All church Thanksgiving Dinner in Rm 104
We keep an updated CHURCH CALENDAR on our website at www.murphysboroumc.com
We will be honoring our veterans with this Wall of Honor through November 23rd.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE MUMC VETERANS WALL OF HONOR TODAY!
The church will provide the meat, drinks and entertainment. Please bring a side dish of vegetables, salad or dessert. If you would like to
donate a turkey, turkey breast or a ham, contact Rob Williams at 713-0843 or the church office at 687-2317.
We hope you come and enjoy this wonderful time of fellowship!
Sunday, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
ALL CHURCH
10:10 A
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THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE DECEMBER COMPASS IS: Tomorrow—November 17th
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Tuesday, November 25 at 7:00 pm
St Andrew’s Catholic Church 724 Mulberry
Murphysboro, Illinois
Reflection by Rev. Gary Gummersheimer
Sponsored by the Murphysboro Ministerial Alliance
LET’S CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH THE WORTHING10s!! Sunday, Nov. 30th, 7:00 p.m.
This will be a fun-filled, music-filled evening, including light refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following their show!
Anyone wishing to make a recommendation for an organization to be considered a recipient of our Noisy Mission Offering for a month in 2015, should contact Barb Hughes at 924-5898 or at jdbkhughes@frontier.com before December 16th.
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